×

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING RAILROAD TIES

  • US 20130191070A1
  • Filed: 03/12/2013
  • Published: 07/25/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A system for inspecting railroad ties in a railroad track, comprising:

  • a. a light generator, oriented to project a beam of light across the railroad track while moving along the railroad track in a travel direction;

    b. an optical receiver, oriented to receive at least a portion of the beam of light reflected from the railroad track and configured to generate image data representative of a profile of at least a portion of the railroad track; and

    c. a processor, configured to analyze the image data by applying one or more algorithms configured to;

    i. find boundaries of a railroad tie; and

    ii. determine one or more condition metrics associated with the railroad tie.

View all claims
  • 4 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×